Adam Porębski's electroacoustic suite, "First Command," is based on Joseph Conrad's novel "The Shadow-Line," using the literary work as direct inspiration and a starting point for the music.
Composition History
The instrumental lineup for "First Command" was proposed by the Polish Association for Contemporary Music, which commissioned the piece in 2017 to celebrate Joseph Conrad's year.
Performer Biography
Hashtag Ensemble actively supports and presents the artistic achievements of women, collaborating with young female composers and artists since its inception.
Compositional Technique
Adam Porębski formally divided the suite into ten parts, selecting the ten most significant events from the novel's plot and maintaining a chronological order.
Composition History
The composer, Adam Porębski, borrowed the title "First Command" directly from Conrad's novel, as it was the original working title for "The Shadow-Line."
Recording & Production
This recording of "First Command" was made by Hashtag Ensemble, a music cooperative specializing in contemporary music, after the composition entered their repertoire in early 2019.
Performer Biography
Hashtag Ensemble, founded and managed by flutist Ania Karpowicz since 2013, is a music cooperative of young Polish musicians specializing in contemporary music, improvisation, and artistic education.
